Almost Is Never Enough
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Intro: Dmaj7 D7 G6/D Gm6/D
Dmaj7
D7 G6
I'd like to say we gave it a try
Gm6
I'd like to blame it all on life
Dmaj7 D7 G Gm
Maybe we just weren't right, but that's a lie, that's a lie
Bm BbAug
And we can deny it as much as we want
D/A E/G#
But in time our feelings will show
G
'Cause sooner or later
D
We'll wonder why we gave up
Bb A
The truth is everyone knows
D D7 G
Almost, almost is never enough
Gm D
So close to being in love
D7 G
If I would have known that you wanted me
Gm
The way I wanted you
Bm C#m/C#
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
Am G
But right here in each others arms
D D7 G
Here we almost, we almost knew what love was
Gm D
But almost is never enough
D D7
If I could change the world overnight
G Gm
There'd be no such thing as goodbye
D D7
You'll be standing right where you were
G Gm
And we'd get the chance we deserve
Bm
Try to deny it as much as you want
Bm E
But in time our feelings will show
G
'Cause sooner or later
D
We'll wonder why we gave up
Bb A
The truth is everyone knows
D D7 G
Almost, almost is never enough (is never enough, babe)
Gm D
We were so close to being in love (so close)
D7 G Gm
If I would have known that you wanted me the way I wanted you, babe
Bm A
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
Am D7 G
But right here in each others arms
D D7 G
Here we almost, we almost knew what love was
Gm D
But almost is never enough
How to play Almost Is Never Enough
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dmaj7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.